Jakarta to Issue Fines of IDR 50 Million for Mosquito Nests at Home

Jakarta – The East Jakarta Public Order Enforcers Police plan to impose a fine of IDR 50 million for residents whose homes are found to contain Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae.

"This is an effort to reduce the number of dengue fever cases in East Jakarta," said East Jakarta Public Order Agency Chief Budhy Novian on Thursday (June 6).

In May, there were 2,290 cases of dengue fever reported in East Jakarta.

Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus, which is transmitted through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

These mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, where they lay eggs that develop into larvae and then mature into adult mosquitoes.

Dengue fever is a very dangerous disease with varying degrees of severity, ranging from high fever and complications to death.

The East Jakarta Public Order Enforcers have taken various measures to help reduce dengue fever cases, one is implementing local regulations as a form of enforcement.

"We advise breaking the chain of dengue mosquito transmission. We prioritize law enforcement but also focus on community empowerment," Novian remarked.

Regarding the fine, it will only be imposed if the Jakarta Government enforces Articles 21 and 22 Paragraph 1 of Regional Regulation No. 6 of 2007 concerning Dengue Fever Control.

"Breaking the chain is the responsibility of the community, especially in offices, businesses, schools, places of worship, and residential homes," he stated.

All of society, including Jakarta residents, have a duty to reduce dengue fever cases. The eradication method involves eliminating mosquito larvae, which can develop into adult mosquitoes within a week.

Regarding the IDR 50 million fine, Novian stated that it is mandated by the regional regulation. However, the fine is not imposed immediately or accompanied by imprisonment.

"The Regional Regulation stipulates a tiered approach starting from written warnings, and placing stickers on locations where mosquito larvae are found. Even if the maximum fine is imposed, it does not immediately amount to IDR 50 million," Novian explained.

This fine is expected to serve as a deterrent for East Jakarta residents to pay more attention to their environmental cleanliness and minimize the risk of dengue fever transmission.